Eugene Yi
About Eugene Yi
Eugene Yi is the Co-founder and CEO of Loci, with a diverse background in public policy and technology, having held key roles at organizations such as Twitter, Google, and the U.S. Department of State.
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Eugene Yi is the Co-Founder and CEO of Loci, a tech company based in London, England, United Kingdom. He also serves as a Visiting Researcher at the MIT Media Lab.
Career at U.S. Department of State
Eugene Yi served as a Political Officer at the U.S. Department of State, Embassy Beijing from 2009 to 2011. During his tenure, he focused on diplomatic relations with China, contributing to the shaping and implementation of U.S. foreign policy in the region.
Leadership Roles at Twitter
Eugene Yi held the position of Head of Asia Public Policy at Twitter from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he managed public policy initiatives across the Asia region, ensuring alignment with the company's global strategies.
Co-founder and President of Cortico
Eugene Yi co-founded Cortico, a non-profit organization focused on improving public discourse through technology. He served as President from 2016 to 2019 and continues to contribute to the organization as a Board Director.
Education and Academic Background
Eugene Yi holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, where he studied at the Oxford Internet Institute. He also earned a Master in Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. His early education was completed at Lakeside School.